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Forecast for strong El Niño fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites
Forecasts for the strongest El Niño in a decade promise hotter, drier weather across Asia in the second half of 2026, hitting crops and food supplies while farmers grapple with fertilizer shortages and costly fuel caused by the Iran war.…
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[OPINION] US Pax Silica initiative: Good or bad?
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) recently acted on what he regarded as a bold step to significantly add to the country’s productivity and growth. This is the participation of the Philippines as a signatory and key player in the …
Mapping the most critical shipping lanes in the world
For almost two months the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most crucial shipping routes, has been effectively blocked as a result of the Iran war.
Oil prices have spiked, inflation fears have risen and the global economy has been shaken.̷…
WALOVI Signs Deals in Portugal & Spain, Moves from Scattered Footprints to Regional Deepening
LISBON, Portugal and MADRID, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Riding the global wave of health-conscious consumption and Europe’s booming botanical beverage sector, Chinese brands are seizing historic opportunities. From April 19 to 22, Gua…
Chinese hackers are using everyday devices to hack UK firms, warns watchdog
British businesses are being urged to step up their vigilance against a China-linked hacking ploy that uses everyday devices for espionage.
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and agencies in nine other countries have warned of persistent a…
How the Philippines became Japan’s closest security partner in Southeast Asia
The Philippines has emerged as the clearest example of what observers say is Japan’s shift towards a more active defence role abroad, with both countries deepening their military cooperation in areas ranging from joint drills to technological partnersh…
Iran war could spike costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings are not immune when oil shipments from the Middle …
India’s economy projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 21: India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a report by the United Nations.
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said in th…
Japan approves scrapping ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
TOKYO, Apr 21 : Japan on Tuesday endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partners.…
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China signals energy aid to Philippines may hinge on US military drills as Beijing wields oil reserves in South China Sea dispute
China on Tuesday, April 21, implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the US and other allies, as its top newspaper showed Beijing’s readiness to leverage its reserves in diplomatic disputes.…